OEM 2001 Ford Taurus Exhaust Manifold

2001 Ford Taurus Exhaust Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service the left-hand side exhaust manifold on 2001 Ford Taurus?

  A: Service of the left-hand side exhaust manifold starts with removing the LH exhaust manifold to pipe nuts along with the coolant tube bracket bolt. First disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector which connects to the coolant tube while also unclipping the connector. Raise and support the vehicle. The service begins with pin-type retainer and bolt removal together with the front splash shield and continues with lower exhaust manifold nut removal as well as the coolant tube lower bracket bolt. The lower vehicle position gives access to remove upper nuts before removing the exhaust manifold with its original gasket needed for disposal. Place a new gasket in position before installing the exhaust manifold by using the sequence of specified nut tightening. After relocating the coolant tubes use a wrench to tighten the bolt while attaching the LH HO2S electroical connector and installing the LH exhaust manifold to pipe nuts. Proceed by uplifting the vehicle to install the coolant tube lower bracket bolt while concluding the process by placing and securing the front splash shield through bolt and pin-type retainer fasteners.